Blackhawk Unit
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2018/2019 Teen Program - 6th Grade to 12th Grade
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2018/2019 After School Program - Kindergarten to 5th Grade
- 2:15 PM - 6:00 PM
- 4:15 PM - 7:30 PM
- 330 15th Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104
- (815) 961-1213
- Delores Jackson
About
650
Members
400 males & 250 females
238
Days
We are open 238 days a year
104
Youths
Youth served through outreach and ancillary services (non-members):
$15
Club Membership Fee
Club Membership Fee: $15 per child
About
The Blackhawk Unit was founded in 1988 and is located within the Blackhawk public housing community which consists of over 300 low-income subsidized units. Blackhawk serves 650 members annually and nearly 100 members 6-18 daily. The Club's members are primarily from the Blackhawk neighborhood and Beyer School. The Blackhawk Unit collaborates with the Rockford Housing Authority.
Extended learning programming includes:
- Daily homework assistance
- Computers
- Arts & crafts
- Recreation activities
- Leadership development
- Daily free nutritious snacks
Sports programs include:
- Basketball (Jr. High and High School leagues)
- Spirit Squad
Special Events include
- Rosie’s Birthday Club which gives regular attending members a birthday party to those members that normally wouldn’t be able to have one
- Movie Nights
- Teen Rec Nights
